On the big stage of Chinese football, a storm has quietly come again, making fans worried. National football coach Jankovic announced the latest training squad for the national men's football team, but disappointed a group of highly anticipated non-naturalized players. Exon, Fernando, Alan and other famous players were not selected, and the most eye-catching Luo Guofu suffered a ruthless farewell. This time, Luo Guofu, who refused the invitation, chose to stay in Brazil and rejected the temptation of the Chinese Super League club, which means that he may never be able to participate in the national football team again, and Chinese football faces a huge dilemma of where to go.
Turmoil erupted: Luo Guofu declined the invitation of the Chinese Super League
As soon as the list of national football training camps was announced, the focus of fans immediately shifted to those non-naturalized players who had made great achievements for the national team. However, what is unexpected is that Luo Guofu, who once attacked the city for the national team, was outside this list. What's even more shocking is that Chinese Super League clubs have sent an invitation to Luo Guofu in September this year, hoping that he will return to the Chinese Super League after his contract with Mineiro América expires and challenge the domestic arena again. However, Lo did not hesitate to reject the temptation, showing his determination to stay in Brazil and continue to join forces with América Mineiro to face the Brazilian league.
This decision caused a huge repercussion in the fan circle, and for a while, the Internet was full of discussions about Luo Guofu. Some fans praised his perseverance as a sign of loyalty to Brazilian football, while others questioned the wisdom of his decision and whether he missed an opportunity to return to the national team. This turmoil has once again pushed the plight of Chinese football into the spotlight.
Luo Guofu's difficult choice: the embarrassment of the Football Association and the contradiction of the fans
Luo Guofu's choice really made the Chinese football community feel embarrassed. The Football Association has been trying to improve the national football team by bringing in naturalized players, but it has found that the players do not seem to be interested in playing in China. Luo Guofu's insistence on Brazil this time and his refusal to accept the invitation of the Chinese Super League seems to be a huge rebellion against the policy of the Football Association.
As fans have pointed out, although Lo Guofu's performance in the domestic league has been impressive, he missed half a season in the Brazilian league last season due to injury. The coach of the national football team, Jankovic, is extremely strict with the physical condition of the players, which has also become the fundamental reason why Luo Guofu missed the national football team again. If he can return to the Chinese Super League, it is not only expected to help the team improve its strength, but also help him gradually regain his peak form in the high-level league.
However, the plight of Chinese football is also on full display here. Naturalized players are more inclined to stay in Brazil, where there are better opportunities for development and a higher level of competition. This also makes it difficult for them to be recognized by the Football Association, so that they cannot be selected for the national team, which is the fundamental reason why Luo Guofu missed the national football team again.
The Football Association's awkward choice: how to balance?
Faced with this embarrassing situation, the Chinese Football Association is in a dilemma. They hoped to improve the strength of the national football team by bringing in naturalized players, but found that the players were far less attractive to Chinese football than expected. Football associations need to be more flexible and holistic in considering the career direction and needs of naturalised players, as well as their perceptions and loyalty to the national team.
Perhaps, the Football Association could have a deeper communication with the players to understand their expectations and concerns. Is there a way to provide them with a better environment and treatment to make them more willing to return to China? The Football Association needs to be more flexible in its policy formulation to meet the diverse needs of its players. After all, the improvement of the national team is a long-term goal, and the Football Association needs to find a balance between the short and long term.
At the same time, the investment and support of football youth training is also an aspect that cannot be ignored. Cultivate more local players and improve the level of the domestic league in order to fall
Low dependence on naturalized players. This will require the Football Association and other relevant departments to work together to formulate policies and plans that are more conducive to the development of youth training, so that Chinese football can gradually move away from its over-reliance on naturalized players.
Conclusion: In an embarrassing moment, where will Chinese football go?
At this awkward moment, Chinese football faces a huge choice. Whether to continue to rely on naturalised players and pay more costs, or to change our thinking and increase support for local youth training is a question that needs to be carefully considered.
Luo Guofu's choice may be a signal that Chinese football needs to work harder to create conditions for players to be willing to return to China. The Football Association needs to be more flexible in terms of policy, and at the same time, it also needs to increase investment in youth training and cultivate more excellent local players.
The improvement of the strength of the national football team is not only as simple as introducing players, but also requires all-round strategy and long-term planning. Although Chinese football is facing embarrassment at the moment, perhaps it is at this moment that we can find a clearer way forward. Only in this way can Chinese football stand out in international competitions and show its true strength.